pullback
Americannoun
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the act of pulling back, especially a retreat or a strategic withdrawal of troops; pullout.
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that which pulls something back or impedes its forward movement.
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Machinery. a device for pulling a moving part to its original position.
Etymology
Origin of pullback
First recorded in 1585–95; noun use of verb phrase pull back
Example Sentences
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TOKYO—A slight cooling in Tokyo inflation and a pullback in industrial output send mixed signals about Japan’s economy as the fallout from war in the Middle East complicates the path for interest-rate hikes.
A slight cooling in Tokyo inflation and a pullback in industrial output send mixed signals about Japan’s economy.
The pullback in Treasury bond markets will also enhance the present value of corporate profits, a crucial element in pricing stocks, which could support markets heading into the second quarter.
From Barron's
But the latest pause comes after a sharp pullback from the mid-March highs.
From MarketWatch
Despite the Nasdaq’s correction and broader market pullback, dividend-paying stocks showed strength, with some ETFs gaining up to 2% last week.
From Barron's
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